Does Columbus McKinnon pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Columbus McKinnon employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Columbus McKinnon. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Columbus McKinnon?

54% of Columbus McKinnon employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Columbus McKinnon 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Columbus McKinnon?

Customer Service Representative (7) , Engineer (5) , Manager (5) , Accounting Intern (3) , Applications Engineer (3) , CNC Machinist (3) , Intern (3) , Accountant (2) , Customer Service (2) , Customer Service Advocate (2) , General Machinist (2) , Inside Sales Representative (2) , MACHINE FLOOR (2) , Machine Operator (2) , Marketing (2)

What are the pros of working at Columbus McKinnon according to real employee reviews?

"Good people that are the worker bees (although few are left)" ((in 30 reviews)); "Pay is good for the area." ((in 22 reviews)); "From what I have gathered, pay and benefits are very good." ((in 19 reviews)); "Good salary" ((in 8 reviews)); "Good work life balance." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Columbus McKinnon according to real employee reviews?

"Management horrible from very top on down." ((in 22 reviews)); "Cheap! Upper management does not want to give back!" ((in 11 reviews)); "Executive leadership and director" ((in 6 reviews)); "Middle management is filled with deceit and blame without ever providing constructive thoughts or solutions" ((in 4 reviews)); "Little to no opportunity for advancement" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Columbus McKinnon layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Columbus McKinnon layoffs and their outlook for job security at Columbus McKinnon in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Columbus McKinnon locations?

Getzville , Charlotte , Buffalo , Amherst , Chattanooga , Damascus , Menomonee Falls , Wadesboro , Salem , Lexington , Lisbon , Nashville , Abingdon , Hartland , Milwaukee , Smyrna , Eureka , Marion , Saltville , Phoenix , Brighton , Indian Trail , Rockingham , Houston , Mohawk , La Vergne , Gatlinburg , Columbus , Des Moines , Sarasota

Columbus McKinnon reviews

3.2

54% would recommend to a friend

(208 total reviews)

David J. Wilson

46% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (208 reviews)

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Columbus McKinnon has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 208 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Columbus McKinnon employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

208 reviews

4.0

Sep 22, 2021

Growth oriented company

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very strong industry experts in the area of material handling

Cons

Operational issues are holding the company back

Columbus McKinnon Response

4y

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are glad to hear you consider us very strong industry experts in material handling. HR will review your comments around operational issues with the appropriate leadership team.

4.0

Sep 17, 2021

CMCO Employment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, good teamwork and co-workers. WFH flexibility.

Cons

Pay seems to be on the low end. No maternity leave.

Columbus McKinnon Response

4y

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are happy to offer great benefits for our teams beyond the standard health and welfare benefits. Currently, all our sites offer maternity leave with at least 60% base pay.

4.0

Sep 14, 2021

Great company to start your career with

Collections specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- great atmosphere - people are great, easy to work with

Cons

- employee appreciation lacks - heavily focused on results, minimally appreciating the work it takes to achieve the results

Columbus McKinnon Response

4y

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are glad to hear our atmosphere is great and the people are great. HR will review your comments around employee recognition with the appropriate leadership team to look for areas of opportunity.

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Jobs at Columbus McKinnon

Special Parts Machining - 2nd Shift

Material Handler - 2nd Shift